Anxiety Therapy and Counselling for Ontario Residents

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, affecting your thoughts, emotions, and even your physical well-being. While it’s natural to experience occasional worry or stress, persistent anxiety can interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall happiness. If you often feel on edge, struggle with racing thoughts, or experience physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, tension, or fatigue, anxiety therapy can help.

At David Wiwcharyk Psychotherapy, we provide compassionate, personalized therapy to help individuals understand the root causes of their anxiety and develop practical strategies to regain a sense of calm and control. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and a holistic approach to well-being, we help you navigate anxiety in a way that supports both your mental and physical health. You don’t have to manage anxiety alone—support is available, and healing is possible.

What Is Anxiety?

Anxiety is the felt sense of stress that is accompanied by increased heart rate and respiration. Our bodies are naturally responding to a perceived threat, fight or flight, which is the normal response our body is recruiting to perceived danger.

These internal systems are thousands of years old and can’t distinguish the difference between the threat of a predator or a social interaction or even just the thought of a social interaction. Through therapy and our own efforts, we begin to recognize when we are entering an anxious state, and we can be in an anxious state a lot of the time. With this awareness through breathing techniques learned in therapy or on our own we can then begin to recognize and then to modify our anxiety.

When we begin to look at our narratives, belief systems, and how we relate to others, we can look for the root causes of our anxiety. Different individuals experience anxiety differently, from mild anxiety to overwhelming anxieties. The severity can be viewed from looking at our traumas and when in our lifespan they occurred. A trauma occurring at an early age can present differently in adult life then trauma occurring at different stages of development.

Anxiety goes far beyond the distress it causes in how we feel and how we interact with others. Anxiety also affects our digestion. Food is pushed through the gut through a process called peristalsis which is inhibited when we become anxious. Often people who have long-term anxiety suffer from associated stomach ailments. We now know half of our feel-good endorphins are produced in the stomach and have an effect on our mood. Anxiety can also cause hypertension which can lead to heart disease. Lowering our anxiety can have a positive effect on how we feel, our relationships, and our health.

What to Expect from an Anxiety Counselling Appointment

Each person experiences anxiety differently, so therapy sessions need to be tailored to your unique needs. During your appointments, we will explore:

• Understanding Your Anxiety – Identifying triggers, thought patterns, and behaviors that contribute to your distress.
• Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms – Learning mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, and cognitive strategies to manage anxious thoughts.
• Addressing Underlying Issues – Exploring past experiences, belief systems, and emotional responses that may be fueling anxiety.
• Gaining Emotional Awareness – Recognizing early signs of anxiety and using tools to prevent it from escalating.
• Improving Daily Functioning – Learning practical strategies to navigate work, relationships, and personal challenges with greater confidence.

Therapy is a collaborative process, designed to provide you with the skills and insights necessary to reduce anxiety and enhance your overall quality of life.

Choosing an Experienced Anxiety Therapist

At David Wiwcharyk Psychotherapy, we offer a unique and comprehensive approach to anxiety treatment that goes beyond symptom management. Our practice stands out for several key reasons.

Holistic, Personalized Care

We recognize that anxiety isn’t just a mental struggle — it’s connected to your physical health, environment, and personal experiences. Therapy integrates factors like diet, exercise, natural exposure, and brain hemispheric balance to support long-term healing.

A Therapist with Deep Life Experience

David Wiwcharyk’s personal experiences as a spouse, father, and grandfather allow him to bring empathy and real-world insight into therapy. His understanding of mental health, drawn from both personal and professional perspectives, helps clients feel truly understood and supported.

Convenient Online Anxiety Therapy

Sessions are available virtually or over the phone, making it easy to access professional anxiety therapy from anywhere in Ontario.

Professional Training & Credentials

• Registered Psychotherapist (Registration #12191)
• CTP Diploma
• Member of the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy
• Expertise in Psychoeducation on the Self-State Perception of Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. With the right support, you can learn to manage your emotions, find inner peace, and build a future free from the weight of constant worry.

Contact Us Today to Speak to an Anxiety Therapist

If anxiety has been holding you back, now is the time to take the first step toward healing. At David Wiwcharyk Psychotherapy, we are committed to helping you break free from anxiety and regain control of your life.

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone — reach out today to schedule an anxiety therapy session and start building a calmer, more fulfilling future.